Cost of living comparison
Powell River is 0.4% cheaper than Paris.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.4% less in Powell River
- Groceries
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pay 20.5% more in Powell River
- Transportation
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pay 43.7% less in Powell River
- Housing
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pay 15.8% more in Powell River
- Childcare
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pay 23.5% more in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 12.1% more in Powell River
- Clothing
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pay 17.9% less in Powell River
The cost of childcare, groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports in Powell River are more expensive than in Paris. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Powell River.
If you lived in Powell River instead of Paris, you would:
pay 13.4% less for restaurants
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€14.73
|
$17.96
CA$25.85
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.86
€11.78
|
$14.01
CA$20.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$4.09
€3.75
|
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
€2.71
|
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
|
pay 20.5% more for groceries
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.01
€1.84
|
$2.94
CA$4.24
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.23
€10.29
|
$7.27
CA$10.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.41
€4.95
|
$8.17
CA$11.76
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.85
€4.44
|
$4.38
CA$6.31
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.32
€5.79
|
$5.57
CA$8.02
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.58
€1.45
|
$1.85
CA$2.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
€0.96
|
$0.87
CA$1.25
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.50
€1.37
|
$2.61
CA$3.75
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
€1.63
|
$2.17
CA$3.12
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
€1.01
|
$1.49
CA$2.14
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
€1.11
|
$1.86
CA$2.68
|
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pay 43.7% less for transportation
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.65
€7.01
|
$4.75
CA$6.83
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.60
€84.83
|
$35.92
CA$51.69
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,688.77
€29,944.39
|
$22,273.00
CA$32,049.73
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.84
€22.75
|
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pay 15.8% more for housing
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.65
€30.83
|
$71.37
CA$102.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,367.25
€1,252.46
|
$1,221.42
CA$1,757.57
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,057.37
€968.60
|
$1,041.80
CA$1,499.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$188.37
€172.56
|
$119.24
CA$171.57
|
|
pay 23.5% more for childcare
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$756.26
€692.77
|
$934.03
CA$1,344.02
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,942.48
€14,604.03
|
?? | |
pay 12.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.50
€6.87
|
$5.03
CA$7.24
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.31
€3.95
|
$3.95
CA$5.69
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.40
€12.27
|
$17.96
CA$25.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.48
€33.42
|
$69.45
CA$99.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.93
€12.76
|
$10.78
CA$15.51
|
|
pay 17.9% less for clothing
|
Paris
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$103.81
€95.09
|
$44.31
CA$63.75
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.57
€42.66
|
$52.69
CA$75.82
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$111.54
€102.18
|
$95.80
CA$137.85
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$148.98
€136.47
|
$129.33
CA$186.10
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